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Tom Baugh, our local PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) and Mani, the PCSO for Bar Hill, came along to our meeting on Thursday 6th February and talked to us about themselves and the job that they do for our local community.  Their work complements, and supports, regular police officers, providing a visible and accessible uniformed presence to improve the quality of life in the community and offer greater public reassurance.  All PCSOs have the power to issue fixed penalty notices, eg cycling on footpaths, dog fouling and depositing litter.  They also have the power to confiscate alcohol and tobacco; power to demand the name and address of a person acting in an anti-social manner; power of entry to save life or prevent damage and the removal of abandoned vehicles.  We thank Tom and Mani for sparing the time to come along and chat with us.

On Thursday 20th February, the club held its AGM and 21st Birthday celebration.

Unfortunately, due to the increased charges of speakers throughout 2013, the club ran at a loss, and a motion to increase entry charges from £1.50 to £2.50 was put to the attending members and accepted by them.  We are now looking to invite local people, from within the village or close by, who will come along and entertain us at a more reasonable charge.  A motion to cut meetings from twice monthly to once monthly was also put forward, but rejected for the time being.

There were no nominations, so the committee agreed to continue in their present positions: Chairman - Cynthia Taylor, Treasurer - Pam Morris and Secretary - Ann Worrall.  Our birthday cake was made by Cynthia Ayers and decorated by Cynthia Taylor's daughter Jackie.

When the formalities were over, we enjoyed a social evening and slices of the delicious birthday cake.

Thursday 6th March - Adrian Fox, a resident of Fen Drayton, is coming to talk to us about his recent visit to Antarctica.

Thursday 20th March - Still to be arranged.

Thursday 3rd April - Debbie, will bring along a selection of artefacts, and talk about Egyptian Archaeology.

The Friendship Club meets on alternate Thursday evenings, in the village hall, at 7.30 pm.  Entry is £2.50 which includes tea/coffee and biscuits.  There is a raffle (optional) at 50p.  Everyone is welcome, either as a member or a one off visit if something specific appeals to you.  If you would like to come along, but need transport to and from the village hall, please ring me on 01954 204491.

Ann Worrall - Club Secretary